DETAILS Format X68000 Released 1988 Publisher BPS Product ID SJBP-13001 Size (cm) 22.5 x 16 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.26

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Original Japanese home computer version of the classic puzzle game for the X68000. Large plastic case, 1 x 5" floppy disk, 28-page instructions manual. Multiple versions exist: - MSX2 (Disk) - MSX2 (ROM) - PC-8801mkIISR - PC-9801

DETAILS Format Famicom Released 22 Dec 1988 Publisher BPS Product ID BPS-TO Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.12

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The first Famicom Tetris is a rather poor effort: only 'B Game' is available, and the controls are completely messed up: 'down' rotates the piece and the button is for 'drop'. Very hard to play! Cardboard packaging, 65kb cartridge, instruction booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 14 June 1989 Publisher Nintendo Product ID DMG-TRA Size (cm) 8.7 x 10.1 x 1.9 Weight (kg) 0.06

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And here it is: the version that transformed Tetris from home computer fad into worldwide gaming phenomenon. And no surprise: the game is elegant, smooth, eternally playable and charming to the last. Perfection. Standard small-size GB packaging, 32Kb cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 14 June 1989 Publisher Nintendo Product ID DMG-TRAT Size (cm) 13.7 x 16.5 x 3.1 Weight (kg) 0.14

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Special 'Communication Cable Set' presentation of the Game Boy Tetris that includes the GB link-up cable cable for 2P versus play. Large cardboard packaging with clear plastic interior, cartridge, instructions booklet, versus cable.

DETAILS Format Famicom Released 13 Dec 1991 Publisher BPS Product ID BPS-52 Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Slick Tetris update for the Famicom, featuring improved controls, 3 different game modes ('A', 'B', and 'C'), battery back-up for saving player names & high scores and the alternative Bombliss game. Standard FC cardboard packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, instruction booklet.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 18 Dec 1992 Publisher BPS Product ID SHVC-T2 Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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The Super Famicom finally gets a taste of Tetris mayhem, with a suitably smooth and souped-up version of the FC package above. Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Famicom Released 21 Sep 1993 Publisher Nintendo Product ID HVC-TR Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.12

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Tetris meets Columns (1990) in this completely off-the-wall variant from Nintendo. It's not a bad puzzle game, it just has very little to do with Tetris. Standard cardboard FC packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 24 Dec 1993 Publisher BPS Product ID SHVC-4G Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Oddball 'Battle Game' variant with tons of weird tricks and magic spells that can be cast onto the opponent. Not really Tetris is the classic sense, but the game can be really good fun with 2 players. Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 21 Jan 1994 Publisher BPS Product ID SHVC-5T Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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'Limited Edition' re-issue of the SFC Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss. In fact it's hard to see any difference between this and the original besides the title screen (and the price). Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 14 June 1994 Publisher Nintendo Product ID DMG-EHJ Size (cm) 9.5 x 12.1 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The awkward Tetris Flash makes its way onto the Game Boy. Confusingly released as 'Tetris 2' in Europe and the US - a move that must have pissed off quite a few people who were expecting a game of Tetris. Large-size cardboard GB packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 7 July 1994 Publisher BPS Product ID SHVC-27 Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Super Famicom version of the engaging but ultimately irritating Tetris Flash. Quite a dear game! Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 16 Dec 1994 Publisher BPS Product ID SHVC-AT3J-JPN Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Another quality Super Famicom Tetris from BPS. Includes 'Classic' Tetris, a confusing 'Magicaliss' variant, a 'Sparkliss' take on the Bombliss game, and a 4-player 'Familiss' mode. Standard SFC packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Virtual Boy Released 25 Aug 1995 Publisher BPS Product ID VUE-VTRJ-JPN Size (cm) 12.5 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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3D version of Tetris for the Virtual Boy that doesn't make much use of the so-called '3D', but hey - it's Tetris. Standard Virtual Boy packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 29 Mar 1996 Publisher BPS Product ID SLPS-00321 Size (cm) 14.2 x 13 x 1.7 Weight (kg) 0.15

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The PlayStation Tetris X was the first Tetris release to appear on a non-Nintendo format since 1988. About time too! PlayStation case, PC CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 30 Aug 1996 Publisher Jaleco Product ID T-5708G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Quality home version of Jaleco's Tetris Plus arcade game that includes both 'Classic' Tetris and an all-new 'Puzzle' mode in which you must help a small professor escape the well. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 6 Sep 1996 Publisher Jaleco Product ID SLPS-00466 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Jaleco's entertaining Tetris Plus makes its way onto PlayStation. A great game, reminiscent of SNK's Joy Joy Kid (1990) in a way. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 27 Dec 1996 Publisher Jaleco Product ID DMG-ATRJ-JPN Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Jaleco's Tetris Plus makes a very welcome stop on the Game Boy. Super Game Boy compatible. Standard GB packaging, 2Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 27 Dec 1996 Publisher BPS Product ID T-20802G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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BPS are back at the helm for a second Tetris on the Sega Saturn, presenting a custom 'S' release of the original game we all know and love. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 21 Oct 1998 Publisher Nintendo Product ID DMG-ATEA-JPN Size (cm) 9.5 x 12.1 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Tetris makes a formidable return on the Game Boy Color in this excellent 'Deluxe' edition from Nintendo. Perfect gameplay, different game modes and battery backup - everything you need! Standard GBC cardboard packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, 20p colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo 64 Released 13 Nov 1998 Publisher Seta Product ID NUS-NT6J-JPN Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.20

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No-one is safe! Here's a top-notch N64 version of Tetris from Seta. Standard N64 packaging, 64Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo 64 Released 20 Nov 1998 Publisher Capcom Product ID NUS-NMTJ-JPN Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.20

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Disney-themed version of Tetris from Capcom, an adaptation of their arcade game of the same name. Standard N64 packaging, 128Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Dreamcast Released 23 Dec 1998 Publisher BPS Product ID T-20801M Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Tetris makes its way onto Dreamcast shortly after the machine's launch, in an entertaining 4-player version with 3D bricks. CD case, Dreamcast GD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 7 Jan 1999 Publisher BPS Product ID SLPS-01774 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Tetris fever has taken a firm grip on the PlayStation - The Next Tetris is the machine's third edition of the game, and by no means the last. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 18 Mar 1999 Publisher Capcom Product ID SLPS-01786 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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After the N64 the PlayStation also gets a version of Capcom's Magical Tetris Challenge. A great version of a fun game, full of character and little surprises, particularily suited to versus play. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Color Released 12 Nov 1999 Publisher Capcom Product ID CGB-AT7J-JPN Size (cm) 12.2 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Capcom's Disney-themed Magical Tetris Challenge returns for a quick spin on the Game Boy Color, with a different title. Standard GBC packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 16 Dec 1999 Publisher BPS Product ID SLPS-02507 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Deluxe' re-issue of the excellent The Next Tetris for PlayStation. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 10 Aug 2000 Publisher Arika Product ID SLPS-02886 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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PS-exclusive Tetris release from Akira (makers of 'The Grand Master' series) featuring characters from the Card Captor Sakura animation. A very expensive version! CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Dreamcast Released 23 Nov 2000 Publisher Sega Product ID HDR-0073 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Direct adaptation of the Sega Tetris arcade game for the Dreamcast. This one's a great version! CD case, Dreamcast GD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format WonderSwan Released 18 Apr 2002 Publisher Vanguard Works Product ID SWJ-VGDC01 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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You can run but you sure can't hide. Tetris is available on every single platform known to man, and the WonderSwan is no exception. Standard WSC packaging, cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 26 Apr 2002 Publisher Success Product ID AGB-ATWJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 8.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Tetris makes its way onto GBA in a smooth but comparatively no-frills handheld conversion from Success. Standard GBA cardboard packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Xbox Released 14 Nov 2002 Publisher Success Product ID M86-00003 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.18

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The Xbox also gets itself a slick version of the seminal Russian brain teaser. Xbox case, Xbox DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format GameCube Released 20 Dec 2002 Publisher Success Product ID DOL-GTRJ-JPN Size (cm) 14.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.10

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And the GameCube too. There's simply no escape... You will and MUST play Tetris. And now. Do it. Standard GC packaging, GameCube game disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 28 Nov 2003 Publisher Success Product ID AGB-BTTJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 8.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Budget label Tetris release for GBA. Standard GBA packaging, cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 18 Dec 2003 Publisher Success Product ID SLPM-62423 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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All-new version of Tetris from Success, released for the PS2 'SuperLite 2000' budget label. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Xbox 360 Released 10 Dec 2005 Publisher AQ Interactive Product ID 64F-00001 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Finally! The benchmark 'The Grand Master' arcade series comes to the Xbox 360. The best version to appear to date. Xbox case, Xbox 360 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 28 Sep 2006 Publisher Sega Product ID SLPM-62746 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Tetris-themed compilation for PS2 that features the Sega arcade games: - Tetris (1988) - Flash Point (1989) - Bloxeed (1990) Along with an all-new game: - Tetris New Century Vol.28 in the Sega Ages 2500 series. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Nintendo DS Released 27 Apr 2006 Publisher Nintendo Product ID NTR-ATRJ-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 12.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Handhelds are the perfect platform for a quick Tetris fix, and a Nintendo DS outing was long overdue. An excellent version, hosted by no other than Mario and crew. Standard DS case, DS game card, colour booklet.